Mashable is following the latest from Ferguson, where protesters and police are squaring off over the killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown. See Wednesday's live coverage here.
3 things you need to know on Thursday, Aug. 21:
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon orders the National Guard to "withdraw" from Ferguson.
Activists demand the resignation of Ferguson's mayor and police chief.
Protests remained peaceful overnight.
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